BPP ACCA f8 audit and assurance book 2017

Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re iv F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Helping you to pass k k p p s s k – ACCA Approved Content Provider k BPP Learning Media o o o o eb eb e e r r F F As an ACCA Approved Content Provider, BPP Learning Media gives you the opportunity to use study materials reviewed by the ACCA examination team By incorporating the examination team’s comments and suggestions regarding the depth and breadth of syllabus coverage, the BPP Learning Media Study Text provides excellent, ACCA-approved support for your studies The PER alert Before you can qualify as an ACCA member, you have to not only pass all your exams but also fulfil a three year practical experience requirement (PER) To help you to recognise areas of the syllabus that you might be able to apply in the workplace to achieve different performance objectives, we have introduced the 'PER alert' feature You will find this feature throughout the Study Text to remind you that what you are learning to pass your ACCA exams is equally useful to the fulfilment of the PER requirement Your achievement of the PER should now be recorded in your online My Experience record k p s ook k p s ook Tackling studying b e Fre b e Fre Studying can be a daunting prospect, particularly when you have lots of other commitments The different features of the Study Text, the purposes of which are explained fully on the Chapter features page, will help you whilst studying and improve your chances of exam success Developing exam awareness Our Study Texts are completely focused on helping you pass your exam Our advice on Studying F8 outlines the content of the paper, the necessary skills you are expected to be able to demonstrate and any brought forward knowledge you are expected to have Exam focus points are included within the chapters to highlight when and how specific topics were examined, or how they might be examined in the future Using the syllabus and study guide k p s ok k p s ok You can find the syllabus and study guide on page xii-xxiv of this Study Text o b e re Testing what you can F o b e re F Testing yourself helps you develop the skills you need to pass the exam and also confirms that you can recall what you have learnt We include Questions – lots of them – both within chapters and in the Practice Question Bank, as well as Quick Quizzes at the end of each chapter to test your knowledge of the chapter content F o b e re k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Introduction v Chapter features k p s k o o eb Each chapter contains a number of helpful features to guide you through each topic Topic list Fre Topic list Syllabus reference o b e re k p s ok F What you will be studying in this chapter and the relevant section numbers, together with ACCA syllabus references Introduction Puts the chapter content in the context of the syllabus as a whole Study Guide Links the chapter content with ACCA guidance Exam Guide Highlights how examinable the chapter content is likely to be and the ways in which it could be examined Knowledge brought forward from earlier studies k p s ook FAST FORWARD b What you are assumed to know from previous studies/exams k p s ook Summarises the content of main chapter headings, allowing you to preview and review each section easily b Examples ree Demonstrate how to apply key knowledge and techniques Key terms Definitions of important concepts that can often earn you easy marks in exams Exam focus points When and how specific topics were examined, or how they may be examined in the future Formula to learn Formulae that are not given in the exam but which have to be learnt F e Fre Gives you a useful indication of syllabus areas that closely relate to performance objectives in your Practical Experience Requirement (PER) Question k p s ok o Study Case b e re F vi k p s ok o b e re Real world examples of theories and techniques F Chapter Roundup A full list of the Fast Forwards included in the chapter, providing an easy source of review Quick Quiz A quick test of your knowledge of the main topics in the chapter Practice Question Bank Found at the back of the Study Text with more comprehensive chapter questions Cross referenced for easy navigation o b e re F Introduction Gives you essential practice of techniques covered in the chapter k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Studying F8 k p s k o o eb k p s ok The F8 Audit and Assurance exam tests students' knowledge of auditing and assurance theory but also, very importantly, their ability to apply that knowledge to scenarios that they might well come across in their auditing careers Fre o b e re F The examination team's approach interview is available on the F8 area of the ACCA website, along with an examining team analysis interview looking at student performance in various exam sittings, which highlights how students can improve their performance All questions on this paper are compulsory so any topic from across the syllabus could be examined As stated above, it is essential that students possess both knowledge of auditing and assurance and the ability to apply that knowledge to situations that could arise in real life What F8 is about The purpose of the F8 syllabus is to develop knowledge and understanding of the process of carrying out the assurance engagement and its application in the context of the professional regulatory framework The syllabus is divided into five main sections: (a) k p s ook b ree F k p s ook Audit framework and regulation b The syllabus introduces the concept of assurance engagements, such as the external audit and the different levels of assurance that can be provided You need to understand the purpose of an external audit and the respective roles of auditors and management This part of the syllabus also explains the importance of good corporate governance within an entity The regulatory framework is also explained, as well as the key area of professional ethics e Fre Also in the context of the audit framework, we explain the nature of internal audit and describe its role as part of overall performance management and good corporate governance within an entity It is essential that you understand the differences between internal and external audit at this stage (b) Planning and risk assessment Planning and risk assessment are key stages of the external audit because it is the information and knowledge gained at this time that determine the audit approach to take We also develop further the concept of materiality which was introduced briefly in the first part of the syllabus (c) Internal control o b e re F (d) k p s ok k p s ok In this part of the syllabus you need to be able to describe and evaluate information systems and internal controls to identify and communicate control risks and their potential consequences to the entity's management, making appropriate recommendations to mitigate those risks We cover key areas of purchases, sales, payroll, inventory, cash and non-current assets Audit evidence o b e re F Audit conclusions need to be supported by sufficient and appropriate audit evidence This area of the syllabus assesses the reliability of various types and sources of audit evidence and also examines in detail the audit of specific items (non-current assets, inventory, receivables, bank and cash and payables) We also look at the special considerations for the audit of not-for-profit organisations such as charities, which could come up in a scenario-based question (e) Review and reporting Towards the end of an external audit, the auditor needs to consider the concept of going concern and subsequent events which could impact on the financial statements We also look at the audit evidence provided by written representations from management and consider the impact of any uncorrected misstatements on the accounts F o b e re k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Introduction vii Fre This section concludes on the important topic of audit reporting The outcome of the external audit is the audit report which sets out the auditor's opinion on the financial statements This section of the syllabus looks at the various types of audit report that can be issued and what each of them means It also looks at reports to management, which are a by-product of the audit but nevertheless very important for highlighting deficiencies in internal control to management k p s k o o eb What skills are required? o b e re k p s ok F F8 builds on the knowledge and understanding gained from Paper F3 Financial Accounting You must possess good technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting but one of the key skills you will need is to be able to apply your knowledge to the question Section A of the exam will consist of multiple choice questions These questions can cover any part of the syllabus, so it is important to gain a precise knowledge of each of the syllabus areas Section B of the exam will comprise four 10-mark written questions and two 20-mark questions It is important to read the question requirements carefully and make sure that you answer the question set Another important skill you will need is to be able to explain key ideas, techniques or approaches Explaining means providing simple definitions and including the reasons why these approaches have been developed Your explanations need to be clearly focused on the particular scenario in the question k p s ook k p s ook 3e How ebto improve your chances of passingeeb Fr Fr  There is no choice in this paper; all questions have to be answered You must therefore study the entire syllabus; there are no shortcuts  The first section of the paper consists of 15 multiple choice questions which are worth marks each These will inevitably cover a wide range of areas within the syllabus  Practising questions under timed conditions is essential BPP's Practice & Revision Kit contains questions on all areas of the syllabus  Questions will be based on simple scenarios, so answers must be focused and specific to the organisation  Answer plans will help you to focus on the requirements of the question and enable you to manage your time effectively  Answer all parts of the question Even if you cannot all of the calculation elements, you will still be able to gain marks in the discussion parts o b e re  F k p s ok k p s ok o b e re Make sure your answers focus on practical applications of management accounting, common sense is essential! F  Keep an eye out for articles, as the examination team will use Student Accountant to communicate with students  Read journals etc to pick up on ways in which real organisations apply management accounting and think about your own organisation if that is relevant Brought forward knowledge The F8 syllabus assumes knowledge brought forward from F3 Financial Accounting It's important to be comfortable with your financial reporting studies because such aspects are likely to come up in scenariobased questions, such as subsequent events ACCA therefore recommends that you sit papers in order so that you have the knowledge from Paper F7 Financial Reporting which will also be an advantage when taking Paper F8 However, please note that you not have to have passed F7 in order to sit F8 viii F o b e re Introduction k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 490 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 491 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 492 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 493 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 494 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 495 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 496 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 497 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 498 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 499 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 500 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re Notes 501 Fre k p s k o o eb k p s ook b e Fre o b e re 502 Notes F F k p s ook b e Fre k p s ok F o b e re o b e re k p s ok k p s ok o b e re F k p s ok k p s ok F o b e re k p s k o o eb Review Form – Paper F8 Audit and Assurance (02/16) k p s ok Please help us to ensure that the ACCA learning materials we produce remain as accurate and user-friendly as possible We cannot promise to answer every submission we receive, but we promise that it will be read and taken into account when we update this Study Text Fre o b e re F Name: Address: During the past six months you recall seeing/receiving any of the following? 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